Cameroonian Entrepreneur, Magalie Gauze Wins $50,000 at Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Koree won $50,000, Wolf Technologies, a DRC fintech, took $10,000, and Flexpay, a Kenyan fintech, won $5,000 in third place.
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Blockchain Users in Kenya Goes to Court to Block Taxes on Crypto
The Blockchain Association of Kenya goes to court to block taxes on crypto.
Agan, IMF Announce Delay on Zambia Debt Deal
Zambia debt deal close but not signed yet - IMF Spokesperson
Opposition Leaders Protest Against Coup in Madagascar
Opposition Leaders in Madagascar have taken to the streets to protest against what they have termed an "institutional coup."
BBC Backs Nigeria's President Tinubu in Certificate Forgery Scandal
BBC's Global Disinformation Team says there is no evidence the certificate was forged.
Why is Africa's Wealthiest Man, Dangote, Seeking Funding?
Dangote-Backed Private Equity Firm Secures $140 Million In Initial Funding For $500 Million Africa-Focused Fund
Red Alert: Ugandan Police Foil Several Plots to Bomb Churches
Ugandans have been urged to remain on high alert after several bomb attacks and attempts, in a string of bombings targeting the East African nation.
South Africa Recalls its Soldiers from DR Congo
South Africa recalls soldiers accused of sexual abuse in DRC
How Democracies Contribute to Global Authoritarianism
By Nic Cheeseman, Marie-Eve Desrosiers Organisations that try to measure the quality of democracy tell us it has declined consistently for around 20 years. From blatantly manipulated elections in countries like Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe to human rights abuses in eSwatini and Uganda and military coups in Burkina Faso, Gabon,
How Diaspora Influx Increases Cost of Living for Africans
The Year of Return in 2019 has attracted visitors from the African community abroad, but locals say it has led to soaring prices in Africa.
Here's How Much of Your Startup Revenue You Should Use for Salaries
Compensation, often comprising salaries and additional charges, usually accounts for a significant portion of recurring operating costs in small companies. However, this isn't always the case for larger corporations.
12 Growth Stage Startups Selected for 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa
VC4A is proud to announce the 12 African startups that have been selected to participate in the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa.
The Battle of Killer Robots on the Rise
In the midst of humanoid robots gifted with speech and future flying cars, remote-controlled craft machines confront each other in a glass cage…the Vivatech startup show organised its first robot fight on Saturday in Paris.
Ugandan Traders Sue Government Over Facebook Ban
The traders say Uganda’s Facebook shutdown is threatening its SMEs.
Italy Signs Deal to Accept African Migrant Workers
Italy on Friday signed a deal to take in some 4,000 workers from Tunisia, in line with pledges to help the northern African state stem the pressure from migrants at its borders.